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<ul><li>Christians are no different today: </li></ul><ul><ul><li>Jealousy </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Strife and judgments against one another. </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Rather than rejoice over the good being done…divisive attitudes destroy the good done. </li></ul></ul>Introduction

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<ul><li>The purpose of this lesson is for us to check our attitude about various things that would otherwise tear down each other’s walk in the Lord. </li></ul>

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<ul><li>There are times when God’s people do things with less than pure intent </li></ul><ul><ul><li>Deeds to be seen by men. Matt. 6:3 (v. 1-4) </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Comparing self with others. 2 Cor. 10:12 </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Look down upon others. Matt. 7:1-5 </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>All this may be seen in others but not in our own life until facing its truth. cp. 2 Sam. 12:7 </li></ul></ul>

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<ul><li>Some may be guilty of using scriptures to mask their destructive attitudes. </li></ul><ul><ul><li>Scribes and Pharisees were guilty. Jn. 8:1-6 </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Christians today use scriptures out of ungodly motives. Cp. Phil. 1:15 </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Some just don’t realize their guilt in tearing down their brethren. 1 Cor. 8:4-7 </li></ul></ul>

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<ul><li>Purposeful or not, divisive attitudes eventually manifest and show the spirit of the person. </li></ul><ul><ul><li>You see the fruit of a person reveals the true person (his/her attitude). Matt. 7:15-20 </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>A person with a destructive attitude – by his very own words – reveals that which becomes destructive to the lives of others. </li></ul></ul>

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<ul><li>Rejoice with those who shine their lights and receive honor. Rom. 12:15-16 </li></ul><ul><li>Think the best about each other as you would want them to think of you. 1 Cor. 13:7 </li></ul><ul><li>Realize your convictions may be different than your brother’s. cp. Rom. 14:19-20 </li></ul><ul><li>Ultimately, love destroys all destructive attitudes. </li></ul>

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Conclusion <ul><li>We know what to do but sometimes need reminders. </li></ul><ul><li>Let this lesson remind us to have godly attitudes toward one another. </li></ul>